Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is a popular online fantasy football game where participants create virtual teams consisting of real-life Premier League players. To help you navigate the world of FPL, here’s a glossary of key terms and phrases commonly used in the game:
- Team Selection:
- Squad: The group of players you select for your FPL team.
- Starting XI: The eleven players from your squad who earn points for each Gameweek.
- Substitutes (or Bench): The players who don’t start but can replace underperforming or injured players in your Starting XI.
- Gameweek:
- Gameweek: A specific round of Premier League matches in which FPL points are awarded.
- Deadline: The date and time by which you must finalize your team for each Gameweek.
- Transfers and Chips:
- Transfers: The process of replacing one or more players in your squad with others.
- Free Transfer: Each Gameweek, you can make one free transfer without penalty.
- Wildcard: A special chip that allows unlimited transfers for one Gameweek.
- Bench Boost: A chip that doubles the points earned by all your substitutes for a single Gameweek.
- Triple Captain: A chip that triples the points earned by your chosen captain for a single Gameweek.
- Free Hit: A chip that allows you to make unlimited transfers for a single Gameweek, after which your original squad is restored.
- Player Performance:
- Points: The numerical values assigned to players based on their performance.
- Clean Sheet: When a team does not concede any goals during a match.
- Goals Scored: The number of goals a player scores during a match.
- Assists: The number of times a player sets up a goal for a teammate.
- Bonus Points: Additional points awarded to the top-performing players in each match.
- Player Positions:
- Forward (FWD): The position given to players who primarily play as strikers or center-forwards.
- Midfielder (MID): Players who operate in the midfield area of the pitch.
- Defender (DEF): Players positioned primarily in the defensive line.
- Goalkeeper (GK): The player who guards the goal and tries to prevent goals from being scored.
- Price and Value:
- Player Price: The cost of a player at the start of the season or after price changes based on performance.
- Team Value: The total value of your squad, including the initial price and any price changes.
- Fixtures and Form:
- Fixture: A specific match between two teams.
- Home Fixture: A match played at a team’s home stadium.
- Away Fixture: A match played at the opponent’s stadium.
- Form: The recent performance level of a player or team.
- Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Captain: The player in your Starting XI whose points are doubled for the Gameweek.
- Vice-Captain: The player whose points are doubled if your Captain doesn’t play.
- Leagues and Mini-Leagues:
- Overall League: The combined league ranking of all FPL participants.
- Mini-League: A private league created by users to compete against friends or colleagues.
- Price Changes:
- Price Rise: When a player’s value increases due to high demand from FPL managers.
- Price Fall: When a player’s value decreases due to low demand or poor performance.
- FPL Cup: A knockout-style tournament where FPL managers compete against each other based on their overall rank. The cup is played over several Gameweeks, with winners advancing to the next round.
- Chips Usage:
- Bench Boost: Activating the Bench Boost chip allows you to maximize the points earned by your substitutes for a specific Gameweek.
- Triple Captain: Using the Triple Captain chip triples the points earned by the player you choose as your captain for a particular Gameweek.
- Free Hit: By playing the Free Hit chip, you can make unlimited transfers for a single Gameweek without any consequences.
- Price Change Threshold: The price of a player may increase or decrease based on their popularity among FPL managers. Price changes occur when a player’s ownership reaches a specific threshold, usually 100,000 transfers in or out.
- Wildcard Usage:
- First Wildcard: Each season, managers are granted two Wildcards. The first Wildcard can be used anytime before the Gameweek deadline and allows unlimited transfers without incurring points deductions.
- Second Wildcard: The second Wildcard becomes available during the January transfer window and follows the same rules as the first Wildcard.
- Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR): A system that rates the difficulty of upcoming fixtures for each Premier League team. It helps managers assess which teams have easier or tougher matches, influencing their player selections and transfers.
- FPL Scout: An official feature on the Fantasy Premier League website that provides statistics, analysis, tips, and expert advice to help managers make informed decisions.
- Captaincy Fallback: In the event that your selected Captain doesn’t play, the Vice-Captain’s points will be doubled instead. It’s important to assign a Vice-Captain as a fallback option.
- Autosubs: When one or more of your Starting XI players doesn’t play a single minute in a Gameweek, the highest-scoring benched player will automatically replace them, earning you their points.
- Transfers In/Out: Refers to the number of FPL managers who bring in or transfer out a particular player for a specific Gameweek. This data can influence price changes.
Remember, this glossary provides a basic understanding of FPL terms and concepts. Exploring the official Fantasy Premier League website and community forums